All photos by La Petite Marmoset, except for this next one I borrowed from Vivi:

Simon, my hair savior

Forget Prozac-- if you're ever in need of a pick-me-up, go to a blogger meeting! This is typically how an interaction goes:

Blogger 1: Ohmygosh, I love your dress

Blogger 2: No, I love your dress!

Blogger 1: Can I take a picture of you?

Blogger 2: Only if I can take a picture of you!

(snap photos, repeat until all possible compliments have been given, exchange contact info)

The Independent Fashion Blogger Conference was everything I dreamed it would be and more-- aside from getting enough new contact business cards to tile my bathroom, I also learned great tips and got a swag bag that included: a ceramic hair straightener, Butter nail polish, and an Urban Decay makeup palette (oh yea, and a Luna S'mores bar, which I ate within 1 minute of receiving). KMS was on site styling hair for free all day to boot--- all the rain-soaked bloggers were happy to take advantage of the service.

Great girls, amazing style inspiration, and free chocolate ice cream bars-- What more could you want in a "business" trip?